Cultural Markets in the Saint John Region

December 08, 2025


Saint John and the Towns by the Bay are home to a variety of markets representing the diverse cultures that call our region home. From handmade goods, to flavorful spices and traditional delicacies, these vibrant shops are the perfect spot for any foodie in search of something unique during their next bay-cation!

Bombay Spices

237 Union Street, Saint John

Bombay Spices offers ethnic, high-quality Indian and South Asian grocery items, carrying over 7000 products and 200 brands. Find items you know and love, or discover something new to add to your next dish.

Find them on Facebook here. Or, check out their website: bombayspices.ca

Casa Latina

640 Manawagonish Road, Saint John

Casa Latina offers a Latin grocery store and restaurant in Saint John, serving up traditional foods like gorditas, enchiladas, flautas, and of course, tacos. Their storefront offers a wide variety of products to compliment any Latin dish you may cook up!

Find them on Facebook here.

Freshville Supermarket

200 Union Street, Saint John

Freshville Supermarket carries food from around the world, including staple items from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North America. With packaged and frozen foods, ingredients, and snacks, this market has something for everyone.

Find them on Facebook here.

Prashad's Grocery

3377 Loch Lomond Rd, Saint John

Prashad's Indian Grocery Store provides a taste of that Indian flavours transported to Saint John. They offer a friendly service as well as some fabulous on site food and great variety. Browse their shelves and find something new!

Find them on Facebook here. 

Pinoy City Retail Store

100 Prince Edward Street, Saint John

Pinoy City Retail Store provides Filipino products for every palate. From sweet treats like polvoron, to traditional foods like milkfish and galunggong, you'll find something new to enjoy. They also carry hoodies, tote bags, aprons and other items that reflect the richness of Filipino culture.

Find them on Facebook here.

Sisi Mimi International Market

17 Waterloo Street, Saint John

Sisi Mimi International Market is an international grocery store dedicated to providing quality ingredients to all who shop their store. Find groceries and beauty supplies from Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Find them on Instagram here.

Varenyky

83 Hampton Road, Rothesay

Experience the rich taste of Ukrainian cuisine at Varenyky. This Ukrainian frozen food kitchen provides pre-assembled traditional meals that can be delivered directly to you, or a small restaurant where you can order ready-made dishes to enjoy.

Find them on Facebook here. Or, check out their website: varenyky.ca 

Millidgeville Convenience

715 Millidge Ave, Saint John

Locally-owned store in Saint John! Here you will find good quality & affordable items such as grocery, snack, sauce, gift, toy, anime merch, school supplies, hot pot, dim sum, Champman Ice cream.

Find them on Facebook here.

Blue Moose (Mabuhay)

150 Westmorland Rd, Saint John

Asian Grocery Store located in Saint John.  With fair prices, the store offers a wide variety of international products, including the Filipino favorites. They offer a great selection of both imported and local products. It's the go-to place for all your Asian food needs. 

Find them on Facebook here.

La Tiendita

44 Lynn Ave, Saint John

Looking for authentic Latin Products? Look no more because right in Saint John you this family-owned store will provide a great taste of home or just even new international products to try and enjoy.

Find them on Instagram here.

Reconnaissance du territoire

La région de Saint John est située sur le territoire traditionnel des nations Wolastoqiyik, Mi'Kmaq et Peskotomuhkati. Ce territoire est couvert par des traités de paix et d'amitié conclus avec la Couronne britannique dans les années 1700. Ces traités reconnaissaient le rôle important et significatif des Wolastoqiyik, des Mi'Kmaq et des Peskotomuhkati dans cette province et dans le pays, et visaient à établir une relation de confiance et d'amitié.

Envision Saint John : L'organisme de croissance régionale respecte les anciens, passés et présents, et les descendants de ce territoire, et s'engage à poursuivre sur la voie de la vérité, de la collaboration et de la réconciliation.